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How Freeze-Drying Works
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Remember "astronaut ice cream"? That was freeze-dried. You can find freeze-dried spaghetti and meatballs and even omelets. Find out what "freeze-dried" means and how such a state is achieved.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?
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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.
Can a Black Widow Spider Kill You?
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Black widow spider venom can be deadly but how likely are you to be bitten? It might surprise you that these arachnids are on the shy side.
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
How Caterpillars Work
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Caterpillars' lives are all about eating. Learn why caterpillars eat everything, how they grow into a butterfly or moth and more.
How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
The Fire-Earth Dynamic: Exploring Leo and Virgo Compatibility
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Discover Leo and Virgo compatibility in love and relationships! Explore how fiery Leo and practical Virgo balance each other for a dynamic and lasting connection.
Can we make tailpipes that capture CO2?
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Tailpipes that capture CO2 would make a dent in humans' contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about tailpipes that capture CO2 and if they exist.
Planet Mercury: Fast, Pockmarked and Shrinking
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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and it's the smallest in the solar system. So why does it have longer days than we have on Earth?